(a) Public Ethics. Councilors shall openly, competently, and impartially conduct public business to the highest ethical standards and in strict compliance with West Virginia law. Officials found by a competent Court or Commission to have acted in violation of the West Virginia Governmental Ethics Act, the Open Governmental Proceedings Act, the Freedom of Information Act, or the United States, West Virginia or City of Elkins Criminal Code may be subject to sanction by Council, including forfeiture of office, as authorized by this Charter and West Virginia law.
(b) Holding Other Office. During a term of office, no Councilor shall hold any other elected public office, nor shall be employed by the City in any other capacity.